Sorry, Billy Elliot closed on 07 Apr 2016

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About the show

Based on the epic film by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical is an uplifting and heart-warming musical about one boy's struggle to pursue the thing he loves and be accepted by his family. Set in the midst of the 1980's coal miners strike, the small Durham community is being savaged by Margaret Thatcher. As Billy dances for escapism, his talents challenge the perceptions of his father and brother who preach 'Solidarity' against the Tory cuts. The show has been a success in both London and New York, where it won the Tony Award for Best New Musical. With a impressive score by Elton John, this show will pull at your heart strings and leave you in awe at some of the amazing talents performed by the impressive cast.

The show is an original British book musical, featuring an adapted script from the original film by Lee Hall. The show opened to rave reviews, with many critics calling it 'the best British musical since Oliver!' The cast features an impressive line up of child performers, who demonstrate outstanding acting, singing and dancing throughout. The part of Billy is a particularly gruelling one, and boys from all over the country share this phenomenal part. The show recently celebrated its 10th year in the West End, and it is still going strong, winning the 2013 Olivier Audience Choice Award and entertaining tourists and Londoners alike.  Elton John released a track from the show into the charts to promote the musical, and the song 'Electricity' is now widely known.

West End star Ruthie Henshall joined the cast of Billy Elliot on the show's 9th birthday to play Billy's straight talking dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson. Ruthie has previously starred in West End musicals Chicago, Les Miserables and Miss Saigon to name but a few.